Staff Report
Pakistan and Bangladesh teams are set to play a three-match T20I series starting in Bangladesh on July 20. The fans are anxiously waiting for the matches between the two rivals from the past. They will play three matches during the tour.
All matches are scheduled to take place at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. Each match will begin at 6 PM local time and 5 PM according to Pakistan Standard Time.
The series is part of the ICC Future Tours Programme, which replaces the previously scheduled ODI series.
Pakistan squad
Pakistan has announced its squad for the series.
Salman Ali Agha: Captain
Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub: top order.
Mohammad Haris and Sahibzada Farhan: wicketkeeping.
Abrar Ahmed and Mohammad Nawaz: spinners.
Faheem Ashraf and Abbas Afridi: pace attack.
The team arrived in Dhaka on July 15 and July 16.
Mike Hesson: head coach.
Ashley Noffke: bowling coach.
Bangladesh squad
Bangladesh has retained the squad from its last T20I series.
Litton Das: captain Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed: pace attack.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Nasum Ahmed:spinners
The Bangladesh Cricket Board announced the squad on July 17.
Match schedule
The first match will be played on July 20.
The second match will take place on July 22.
The third and final match will be held on July 24.
All matches will be played at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium.
Match conditions
All matches to be played under lights.
Mirpur pitches generally support spin.
Dew is likely to affect second innings bowling.
Pakistan may use use a spin-heavy attack.
Bangladesh may rely on familiarity with home conditions.
Recent performance
Pakistan hosted Bangladesh for a T20I series in May 2025.
Pakistan won that series three nil.
The team defended targets above 200 in two matches.
Mohammad Haris scored a century in the final game.
Source: Pakistan Today
Broadcast and tickets
Tickets available through the Bangladesh Cricket Board.
Prices range between 300 and 3500 Bangladeshi Taka.
PTV Sports to broadcast the series in Pakistan and Star Sports and Willow TV will provide international coverage.
Source: WhatToWatch
What lies ahead
This series will prepare both teams for the 2025 Asia Cup. It will also help to preparation teams for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup. Pakistan is using the tour to test new combinations of team whereas Bangladesh is aimed at securing a home series win.
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